3D features are distinctive! He is the Lakers new Caruso, which is so suitable for Doncic and James

As a role player, how important is Caruso to the Thunder?

In terms of data, when the Thunder scored 15.0 points in 100 rounds in 1041 minutes on the court, and in 2900 minutes on the court, the team scored 5.9 points in 100 rounds in 2900 minutes on the court. Although

are all winning, the difference of 9.1 shows that the Thunder's chance of winning is higher when Caruso is on the court. What are the characteristics of

Caruso?

The offensive three-point shooting accounted for 53.4% ​​of the three-point shooting rate was 35.3%. Obviously, like Beasley, Clay and other players, three-pointers are also Caruso's main ending method.

To put it more, only 22 of the 170 three-pointers were from holding the ball, with a three-point rate of 22.7%. In other words, Caruso does not have the ability to shoot three-pointers like Curry, Tatum, and Harden.

The defensive end, accounting for 54.5% of the defender, limiting the shooting rate by 37.6%; accounting for 36.6% of the defense line, limiting the shooting rate by 39.0%; accounting for 8.9% of the defense line, limiting the shooting rate by 50.0%.

In other words, Caruso is able to defend multiple positions and is very efficient.

On the defensive scene, against Morant, with 6 minutes and 02 seconds, limiting him to 2 of 11 shots; for example, against Booker, with 8 minutes and 01 seconds, limiting him to 2 of 8 shots.

In summary, we can define Caruso's characteristics as "3D", namely three-pointers and defense.

When it comes to Caruso, you can't avoid the Lakers. After all, if it weren't for Horton Tucker, Caruso was still in the Purple Gold Legion. However, Pelinka comes from the Nets' trade to Finney Smith.

How important is Finney Smith to the Lakers?

Although he has only joined more than half a season, his winning contribution of 8.7 is second only to "Dong Zhanli". In addition, Doncic and James' shooting percentages increased by 2.4 and 2.1 percentage points respectively when they were on the court.

Obviously, although he is a role player, Finney Smith is of great importance to the Lakers. What are the characteristics of

Fenney Smith?

On the offensive end, three-point shooting accounted for 72.2% and the three-point shooting rate was 41.1%. Based on efficient three-pointers, the Lakers can score 6.5 more points in 100 rounds than the season average when Finney Smith is on the court.

On the defensive end, although he is a forward, the proportion of defenders is as high as 46.9%, the proportion of defense is 36.6%, and the proportion of defense is 16.5%. In terms of overall efficiency, the opponent's shooting rate is limited from 45.2% to 39.0% under counter defense. Based on relatively good defensive efficiency, when Finney Smith was on the court, the Lakers lost 4.5 points less than the season average in 100 rounds.

It can be said that Finney Smith's characteristics are also more "3D". In addition, judging from the data of scoring 14 points and 7 rebounds against the Thunder, Finney Smith has a good combat power.

In summary, in my opinion, Finney Smith is the Lakers' new Caruso.

Reason 1: Positioning. Given the existence of Doncic, James, Alexander, and Jaylen Williams, both Finney Smith and Caruso are role players.

Reason 2: Importance. As I said just now, both of them are quite important to the team under the characteristics of "3D". It can even be understood to be to a certain extent that both of them promote winning while on the court.

Finally, I hope Pelinka will not let Finney Smith go this time.